Puppy School:
* Focus: Socialization, basic manners, and early training.
* Target Audience: Puppies aged 8-16 weeks (sometimes up to 6 months).
* Curriculum:
* Socialization: Introducing puppies to other dogs, people, and different environments.
* Basic Manners: Potty training, crate training, leash manners, sit, stay, come, and leave it.
* Playtime: Supervised play to learn social skills and appropriate play behavior.
* Goals:
* Build a strong foundation for future training.
* Develop confidence and good social skills.
* Prevent problem behaviors before they develop.
* Establish a bond between puppy and owner.
Dog Obedience School:
* Focus: Advanced obedience training, problem behavior modification, and specific skills.
* Target Audience: Dogs of all ages, often with basic training or behavioral issues.
* Curriculum:
* Advanced Obedience: Heeling, retrieving, jumping, staying, and more complex commands.
* Problem Behavior Modification: Addressing aggression, anxiety, separation anxiety, etc.
* Specific Skills: Training for agility, therapy work, service work, etc.
* Goals:
* Teach advanced commands and refine basic obedience.
* Address behavioral issues and train for specific tasks.
* Improve the dog's overall behavior and responsiveness.
* Enhance the bond between owner and dog.
In summary:
* Puppy school: The foundation, socialization, and basic manners for your young puppy.
* Obedience school: Building upon those foundations, advanced skills, and addressing potential behavioral issues.
It's important to note that some schools may offer combined programs that cover both puppy and obedience training.
Choosing the right class:
Consider your dog's age, breed, and any existing behavioral issues when deciding which type of class is right for you. A qualified trainer can also help you determine the best fit.